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Central line myth #2: location, location, location 

By far the best data we have to guide
Central line myth ... multi-center randomized trial ... randomized to get the central ... #EBM #RCT #Central ... Sites #Infections #Selection
Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction: Management Principles

General Therapeutic Principles:
Reduce the congestive state 
 - Caution
with Preserved Ejection ... blood pressure - Central ... relevant Maintain atrial ... sinus rhythm in atrial ... #Management #Cardiology
Stages in the development of HF and recommended therapy by stage. ACEI indicates angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor;
inhibitor; AF, atrial ... mellitus; EF, ejection ... health-related quality of life ... Stages #ACCAHA #Algorithm ... #Management #Cardiology
Confirmation that central line is placed on the venous side by visualizing echogenic air bubbles in
Confirmation that central ... line is placed ... bubbles in right atrium ... saline #flush #Echocardiogram
Atrial Fibrillation Overview

Symptoms:
Palpitations, light-headedness, dizziness, dyspnea, exercise intolerance, chest pain, near-syncope, syncope.

1. Why?
Cardiac:
• Valvular heart disease
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Atrial Fibrillation ... Rate Control • ... Anticoagulation #Atrial ... #Fibrillation #Cardiology ... #Management #Algorithm
Newly Diagnosed Atrial Fibrillation - Management Algorithm

 • Rate Control
 • Rhythm Control
 • Anticoagulation

Matthew Ho,
Newly Diagnosed Atrial ... Fibrillation - Management Algorithm ... MatthewHoMD #Atrial ... RVR #Management #Algorithm ... #cardiology #AFib
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
convert - Possible atrial ... flutter, ectopic atrial ... Rhythm: • Probable atrial ... Treatment #management #cardiology ... #algorithm
Right heart dysfunction and failure in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction: mechanisms and management 
Source:
with preserved ejection ... time; LA, left atrium ... diameter; RA, right atrium ... #Diagnosis #Cardiology ... #Echocardiogram
RA/CVP Waveform Interpretation

Central venous pressure (CVP) or right atrial pressure (RAP) waveform tracings can often times
Interpretation Central ... (CVP) or right atrial ... impede forward flow like ... closed TV causing reflection ... Interpretation #Diagnosis #Cardiology
Acute Atrial Fibrillation - Initial Options for Rate Control
Diltiazem IV
 •  Rapid onset and rapidly
Acute Atrial Fibrillation ... Options for Rate Control ... rest • 3rd line ... EricsMedicalLectures/ #Atrial ... pharmacology #management #cardiology